Junior salary men are assigned a critical mission during hanami (cherry blossom viewing) season — secure a good spot under the trees and defend it.



Popular parks fill up early during hanami season. Junior salary men are sent out as early as 10 AM to reserve spots. Most juniors enjoy the job. It's a good break from the pressures of the office. They sit in the park watching the girls walk by all day.



Sometimes a more senior salary man grabs this choice assignment.



These days, mobile devices mean that many juniors are expected to work while reserving a spot.



Around 6 PM the first coworkers start to join — the party begins. By 10 PM everyone is enjoying the party.

Tweet

Please take the time to follow us on google+, twitter or our facebook page. We update all three daily.

Follow @japantalkjohn

7 Surprising Things That Aren't Considered Rude in Japan

40 Things to do in Osaka (Part 2)

	Tokyo's 5 Hipster Neighborhoods Hipsters from around the globe are attracted to Tokyo — all because of neighborhoods like these.
	Japanese Culture The Japanese culture guide.

Tokyo Fashion Reports The Tokyo Fashion Reports have been reporting on fashions in the city since 2002. Over the years the reports have covered youth fashions, street style, subcultures such as punk, lolita and decora, brand fashion and Japanese traditional clothing.

How Japanese People Think » The 10 Best Places to Photograph Japan » 21 Best Places to Live in Tokyo » Men's 54 Point Checklist For Getting A Job in Japan » Asahikawa Winter Festival: A Frozen Fantasy in Northern Japan » If You Dare Wear Shorts in Tokyo Wear Short Shorts » 9 Principles of Japanese Art and Culture » The 10 Salary Man Passions »